Letter from the Executive Director for February 2018
Changes going into February include new hires, the introduction of a Square point of sale initiative, and a continued relationship with New Leaf Legal.
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Changes going into February include new hires, the introduction of a Square point of sale initiative, and a continued relationship with New Leaf Legal.
Just Cause Eviction Hearing 2018 Jan 30
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A descendant of rent control, the Jim Brooks Stabilization Act aka Just Cause Eviction, is being heard Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018. H.4142. MassLandlords opposes.
What Are the Massachusetts Heat Laws?
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What are the Massachusetts Heat Laws? Landlords must help the tenant maintain 64 to 68 °F from September 15 to June 15 under the MA heat laws...
Rent Collection Pilot Opened to All Members
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Rent Collection Pilot Opened to All Members - MassLandlords has affiliated with RentHelper, Inc. on a niche rent collection service for low-tech, high...
Second Semiannual Policy Forum Planned for April 14
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Second Semiannual Policy Forum Planned for April 14 - Rent escrow, tenancy preservation program, security deposits, homelessness, debt collection...
GoodLandlordTalk: How to collect the rent when emotions are high!
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GoodLandlordTalk: How to collect the rent when emotions are high! - Being angry is real, and is a part of life. How well you express it, though, can make...
2017 Annual Elections Results
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2017 Annual Elections Results - MassLandlords has appointed a new director to its five-person board for 2018. We also chose a good neighbor.
How the 1031 Exchange Can Turn Deferred Tax into a Real Estate Empire
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How the 1031 Exchange Can Turn Deferred Tax into a Real Estate Empire - Learn how the IRS Section 1031 Exchange can let investors defer capital gains and...
Letter from the Executive Director for January 2018
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Letter from the Executive Director for January 2018 - In 2018 we will be starting MassLandlords Phase II. I’ll give the background and then set out our...
Recap of Attorney Richard Vetstein’s Presentation in Waltham
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Recap of Attorney Richard Vetstein’s Presentation in Waltham - Attorney Vetstein covered Housing Court expansion, post-foreclosure eviction changes...